My Yahoo! Blog

Big Brown’s Triple Crown?

Well folks, it’s been 30 years since the last Triple Crown victory in the sport of horse racing. I don’t typically watch the big races, but how could I miss seeing history like this?

I’ve been reading about history of the Belmont Stakes, and it’s actually quite interesting. This “Third Jewel” of the Triple Crown, as they call it, marks the 140th year of the race. Make sure to tune in this Saturday, June 7th, on ABC at 5pm ET.

With the mounting anticipation of a three-decade dry spell about to broken, the 2008 Belmont Stakes is certainly something to keep track of, and what better way than with your My Yahoo! page. Stay ahead of the pack with these two great modules.

- Yahoo! Sports Horse Racing News
- USATODAY.com’s Horse Racing Top Stories

See you at the races!

Adam
- My Yahoo! Marketing

Eco-minded travel.

Hi everyone!

After reading your great comments about fuel-efficient travel on Colleen’s post, I wanted to share with you some interesting modules I recently found.

My favorite is the Hybrid Car Blog. With this module on your page, you’ll be more plugged in to fuel-efficient auto news than the hybrid charging in your neighbor’s garage.

I also recommend checking out the Future Cars, Hybrid Cars module. For those of you who have a penchant for futuristic concept cars, this module’s got the good stuff. From Camaros to Gas Price trackers, this will be a nice addition to any My Yahoo! page.

For the inside scoop on the greener side of all travel, make sure to add the Green-Travel module from Yahoo! Groups. It’s a great way to pick up travel tips from fellow environ-enthusiasts!

Enjoy,

Adam
- My Yahoo! Marketing

Going away for summer?

Some people live for the reading and research involved in planning a great vacation. By the time I realize I need a vacation, I just want to go.

Where should I go, when should I go, what should I take… it all seems, well, a little overwhelming. So with two ideas in mind (and June 1st right around the corner) I decided to use My Yahoo! to help me plan.

One possibility is a road trip up the California coast into Oregon. The other is to finally cave in to friends who have insisted that cruising is the way to go. So to make life easier for myself, I added a new page to My Yahoo! with a 3 column layout: #1 for the road trip feeds, #2 for the cruise feeds and #3 for general trip feeds.

Haven’t planned your vacation yet? Try out these great travel modules (below) and build your own excursion page. Oh, and if you know of any can’t miss roadside eats, please feel free to let me know in the comments.

-Road and Travel Magazine’s Blog
-Cruise Planners World
-Yahoo! Farechase Low Fare Tracker

Happy trails,
Colleen

Honor on your page.

Hi everyone,

Memorial Day is fast approaching. More than just a long weekend that kicks off summer, it stands as a remembrance holiday for all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. Originally called “Decoration Day,” it was first celebrated in 1868 as day to lay flowers on the resting place of fallen Civil War heroes.

Show your patriotic spirit with the USA theme on your page. Complete with stars, stripes, and the eagle of freedom, this theme is truly rooted in the spirit of “Decoration Day.”

The History Channel has a great site exhibit dedicated to Memorial Day, so be sure to check it out.

Adam
- My Yahoo! Marketing

Flickr has arrived (Part 2)

Hello again My Yahoo! photo fanatics,

Now that you’ve read the first Flickr blog post, set up your account and filled it with pictures, you can explore more of what the module has to offer.

One of the coolest features in this new Flickr module is called “Activity.” After selecting this tab, you’ll see when other people comment on your photos along with your own commenting history. You get to enjoy reading comments about your photos without ever having to leave your My Yahoo! page. Talk about convenient!

If you want to check out great photos from around the world, try the “Interestingness” or “Everyone’s Photos” options. These two options will showcase Flickr’s finest on your My Yahoo! page. Read more about “Interestingness” on the Flickr site.

Enjoy!

Adam
- My Yahoo! Marketing